Vocabulary
The prefix that means "capable of"
What is able?
This part of the plot diagram includes the high point/ turning point of the story.
What is climax?
Is this sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:
"Never ran before"
What is... a fragment - missing subject.
What part of the paragraph is italized?
Tacos are popular in the US no matter race or culture. According to a national survey done in the US, 88% of respondents said tacos are their favorite weekend food. This survey had a even split between racial groups. Therefore, the survey shows that 88% of all racial groups enjoy tacos. This firmly proves that tacos are a universally enjoyed food in the US.
What is the topic sentence?
This is the state where Dr. Abdullah grew up.
What is Ohio?
The vocabulary word that means "endless."
What is interminable?
What is character vs. self/ internal conflict?
Is this sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:
"The man down the street."
What is ... a fragment - missing a verb.
What is indirect characterization?
The age of Dr. Abdullah's son, Ovié.
What is 11 months old?
What is "trickle?"
Meghan is really into construction. She wants to buy all kinds of trucks and gets messy playing in dirt. Her classmates, teachers, and parents say that she should not walk around with dirt all over her clothes. What type of conflict is exhibited here?
What is character vs. society?
Is this sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:
"My mom always calls me on sundays."
What is ... Sentence!
mom is the simple subject.
calls is the simple verb.
This is the main character's name in "First Day Fly."
What is... nothing. The main character had no name.
The language Dr. Abdullah's daughter is fluent in.
What is Mandarin?
Complete the sentence below using one of our vocabulary words.
I thought the day would be exciting, but it is proving to be rather _____________.
What is humdrum?
Occurs AFTER the resolution. The author ties up all the loose ends.
What is the denouement ?
Find the fragment in the mini paragraph.
Roses are red. Violets blue. The poem typed is overused. I think people should make up a new style.
What is "violets blue?"
The country Richard Terere is from.
What is Kenya?
Dr. Abdullah attended 3 separate colleges/ universities. Name at least 2 of them.
What is Florida A&M University?
What is The University of Michigan?
What is Florida State University?
Spell the word that means "endless" and use it appropriately in a sentence. Must write the sentence on the board.
Interminable
List everything that is included in the exposition of a story.
What is...
Inciting incident (event that sets the main character on their journey)
Setting ( time and place)
Point of View (how the story is being told)
Characters
Find the sentence fragment in the mini paragraph -
Outside time should be mandatory for all students. Research shows that outside time improves children's moods by reducing stress levels. Important for school. If school is a place that is supposed to be safe, and stress levels are unsafe for students, outside time should be mandatory.
What is "important for school?"
List each of the 4 sentence types and provide an example of each.
Declarative- makes a statement
Imperative- gives a command
Interrogative- asks a question
Exclamatory- shows emotion
Dr. Abdullah has a younger brother. How old is he?
What is 13 years old.